Are You Scared of Salt?
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Chances are you’ve seen some negative press about salt. Dietary guidelines often recommend less sodium and the low-sodium industry is booming! Thank goodness sodium reduction and low-fat diets have significantly…
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The Wellness Mama blog provides simple answers for healthier families through research, tutorials, recipes, humor, and living life with lots of kids!
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Home Remedies For Nausea
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Indigestion, motion sickness, morning sickness… all of us experience nausea at some point. I still remember a particularly bad case of food poisoning from years ago! Dealing with nausea is…
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Vanilla Ice Cream Recipe
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Cool treats on hot days are one of the best things about summer. What’s not so great are the artificial dyes and processed sugars that come in most of them!…
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The Best Water Filter For Home Use (Pitcher, Charcoal, Under-Counter)
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Humans can survive for weeks without food, but only a few days without water. To say fresh water is important would be an understatement! But as important as it is…
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DIY Reed Diffuser
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I’m a big fan of diffusing essential oils in our home. And in fact, I’ve tried quite a few different diffusers over the years to make our home smell great.…
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Gluten-Free Zucchini Bread Recipe
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If you tend your own garden, chances are you’ve had your share of zucchini. This flourishing little veggie has an almost magic ability to thrive in nearly any condition, leading…
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How to Naturally Soothe Baby Colic
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As a mom of 6, I know all too well how tough it can be to have a fussy baby in the house. While it’s normal (and expected!) for babies…
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Gluten-Free Homemade Playdough Recipe
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Few things impress a child more than mixing a little of this and that to make one of their favorite toys in minutes. My kids loved playing with playdough when…
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Herb Infused Compound Butter Recipes
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Butter is a favorite food at our house. It’s packed with fat soluble vitamins and beneficial fats that are great for health. I use butter in cooking, on vegetables, and…
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Easy Ways to Use Montessori At Home
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While homeschooling looks a little different these days for our family, the Montessori approach still influences our home. Maybe you’re looking into a Montessori school or you just want to…
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DIY Calming Sleep Lotion
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Over the years I’ve adopted a few basic habits that have really helped transform my health. Prioritizing quality sleep is one of those habits. This calming sleep lotion uses the…
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Crispy Pork Carnitas Recipe
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I’ve sung the praises of Mexican food many times before and these pork carnitas are no different. Made from a slow-cooked pork shoulder simmered in delicious spices it’s a family…
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Lyme Disease: What it is and Natural Treatments
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While I like the good kind of bugs in my GI tract, ticks are one bug I try hard to avoid. Each summer, when the leaves come out and the…
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Natural All-Purpose Cleaner (That Works!)
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Once upon a time, I was a single college student in a one-room dorm and it didn’t take much to keep it clean. Fast forward a few years and I…
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Homemade Fajita Seasoning Recipe
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Growing up, we didn’t eat out often (like never) so it was always a really special treat to go to any restaurant. When we did go somewhere to eat, we…
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Should You Do Delayed Cord Clamping?
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Being a mom can be hard enough but add in the decisions surrounding childbirth and things can get confusing. When to clamp the umbilical cord has been a topic of…
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How to Make T-Shirt Bags for Groceries (and More)
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Several years ago I made some reusable produce bags for when I’m at the grocery store or farmer’s market. While they’re great for smaller items I wanted something a little…
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Easy Caesar Salad Recipe
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Years ago I thought I hated Caesar salads. Before my real food days, I didn’t like salads at all. Now options like this strawberry feta salad make a regular appearance…
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The Benefits of Berberine and How I Use It
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In the world of natural remedies, a rising star is gaining attention for its incredible health benefits: berberine. While most people might assume berberine is an herb, it’s actually a…
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Homemade Healing Salve
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Last week, within the span of one day, three of my kids needed a Band-Aid for some reason. With six kids who like to climb, jump, and live in their…
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Simple 5-Minute Pickled Red Onions
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I really enjoy red onions, but I absolutely love pickled red onions. If you’ve never had the pleasure of trying some, you owe it to yourself to remedy that asap! Ketchup…
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What is Ketamine and Who Should Use it?
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Ketamine is a remarkable substance that can transform mental health and wellness. Often associated with anesthesia and party scenes, ketamine is now emerging as a potential game-changer for mood, pain,…
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Easy DIY Face Wipes
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Sometimes I’ll whip up a batch of disinfecting reusable wipes for cleaning with. I decided to experiment with making something similar for my facial routine. These DIY face wipes may…
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Caprese Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms
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I love stuffed mushrooms as a yummy side dish or appetizer. When they’re stuffed with crab meat they can easily double as a main dish too. These stuffed portobello mushrooms…